Postcode NE6 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Walkergate ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East region, and forms part of the Walkergate area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walker Park.
Walkergate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Walkergate has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walkergate is £41,541 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE6 4EJ.
Walkergate near NE6 4EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walker Park | Large | Walking directions to Walker Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) in Walkergate area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,020 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £210,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 35 | £155,000 | £152 |
| Flats | 10 | £90,500 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,995 | £71,500 | £140,750 | £109,950 |
| 2017 | £180,895 | £77,175 | £137,750 | £119,973 |
| 2018 | £170,000 | £78,129 | £155,050 | £111,250 |
| 2019 | £196,250 | £75,000 | £145,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £183,750 | £71,000 | £155,475 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £67,500 | £150,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £180,500 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £143,500 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £85,000 | £185,000 | £163,750 |
| 2024 | £312,998 | £86,500 | £193,000 | £146,000 |
| 2025 | £328,498 | £93,500 | £205,100 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £86,000 | £210,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £103 | £142 | £110 |
| 2017 | £177 | £109 | £152 | £133 |
| 2018 | £191 | £115 | £147 | £121 |
| 2019 | £163 | £102 | £160 | £145 |
| 2020 | £178 | £114 | £165 | £131 |
| 2021 | £202 | £108 | £169 | £150 |
| 2022 | £177 | £121 | £191 | £173 |
| 2023 | £296 | £129 | £188 | £174 |
| 2024 | £301 | £121 | £191 | £177 |
| 2025 | £282 | £147 | £203 | £166 |
| 2026 | £237 | £129 | £222 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE6 4EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Elgin Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 10, Walkerfield Court, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DZ | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 25, Blackwell Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 49, Ennerdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 76, Ennerdale Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4DJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £164,000 |
In the NE6 4EJ postcode area, located within Walkergate, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE6 4EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | G Bassi | Scrogg Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4BY | Walking directions to G Bassi |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3BX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Welbeck Convenience Store | 813 - 815 Welbeck Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4JN | Walking directions to Welbeck Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Church Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3DH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4XY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE6 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maureen Beatrice Lowson
Walkergate - Elected 2 May 2024
Mary Glindon
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE6 4EJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE6 4EJ in Walkergate is £170,450 (about £184 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE6 4EJ, including Sir Charles Parsons School (Outstanding), St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Walker Riverside Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE6 4EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend covering NE6 4EJ is Mary Glindon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maureen Beatrice Lowson (Labour Party).